Serving one county’s underserved
June 16, 2025
“We firmly believe that the mission that shines the furthest out, must shine brightest at home,” said pastor Gannon Richesin.
Tennessee Baptist and Reflector
First person: How churches can encourage Christian fathers
June 15, 2025
The church has many opportunities to encourage Christian fathers. Unfortunately, some fathers today did not grow up in the church or have parents who provided a Christian home.
First person: My Dad, the know-it-all — and ‘lifelong learner’
June 14, 2025
My dad is a know-it-all — in history, especially naval and American history; in politics; in random facts spanning from space exploration and “Star Wars”
Messengers vote down motion to force financial transparency
June 11, 2025
Southern Baptist messengers to the 2025 Annual Meeting rejected an amendment Wednesday that would have required the Southern Baptist Convention to publish detailed financial information like IRS Form 990 disclosures.
ERLC luncheon spotlights ‘high-stakes’ Supreme Court case
June 10, 2025
The event centered around the U.S. v. Skrmetti case that involves preventing healthcare providers from prescribing medications or performing procedures on minors to “transition” to an identity opposite of their biological sex.
90-year-old organist has ‘rolled with the flow’ for decades
June 5, 2025
Mildred Cole, 90, stands next to the organ she plays every Sunday at Trenton Street Baptist Church in Harriman. At 90 years old, she makes the practice look effortless — a testament to nearly eight decades of musical dedication.
Music minister retires after 72 years of ministry
June 3, 2025
“I was obsessed with it, I guess you might say,” said Ron Tilley, describing his lifelong passion for the music ministry.
First person: Goodbye college, hello life
June 2, 2025
As the apartment door clicked shut, it locked away Madison’s college years — and a piece of my heart. I can’t reopen that door to relive those moments with my “kiddo,” but God’s faithfulness assures me it’s OK.
First person: Refocusing on the main thing
May 16, 2025
New Coke was a colossal failure. In 1985, after decades as a premier global brand producing the world’s most popular soft drink, the Coca-Cola Company’s
Jubilee Trading Company touches world with faith-centered mission
May 14, 2025
Stephanie Edwards navigates rows of tall, unfinished wooden shelves, touching the world with each reach into one of the hundreds of cardboard boxes filled with exotic goods.
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